The Haven
House
Storm Surge Design
Many municipalities along hurricane prone
shorelines have implemented building codes
that require new structures to be built such
that the habitable areas (emergency
communications centers, living quarters,
commercial sites) are elevated above
predicted storm-surge levels.  Haven House
LLC has adapted its base model to
accommodate this condition.
The finish grade level of the Storm
Surge Haven House is a screened in
patio-like commons area with exposed
structural elements.  The central shaft
has inside it a spiral stairway to the
habitable area on the second floor.  
The eight exposed columns define the
outer boundary of the space while
affording the structure by which the
break-away screening is supported.